Planning, Zoning & Building Code Enforcement
| Address: |
Planning, Zoning & Building Code Enforcement
315 West Main Street, Room 305
Frankfort, KY 40601 |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Phone: |
502-875-8701 |
| Fax: |
502-875-8751 |
| Email: |
rhewitt@dcr.net |
The Franklin County Department of Planning, Zoning & Building Code Enforcement, through its staff, serves the citizens of Franklin County by providing building and electrical inspections for construction projects in Franklin County.
The planning and zoning staff administers the Franklin County Zoning Ordinance and the Frankfort and Franklin County Subdivision and Development Plan Regulations. In addition, the staff provides input into the development of the Community's Comprehensive Plan, which provides the overall growth management framework to guide and shape the future landscape of Franklin County.
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Building Permit Information |
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The Building Division is responsible for monitoring permitted construction of new and existing buildings to ensure that work performed meets code and ordinance regulations.
Building Permits are requried for the following building projects: decks, fences, storage buildings, residences, and commercial buildings. Additionally renovations to any structure other than facial are required to have a building permit.
To obtain a building permit you must fill out an application and submit it along with two (2) sets of building plans to the planning and zoning office. All applications for building permits must be submitted to the office, no permit will be issued via email or online. To download the building permit application and supporting forms simply select it from the list on the left side of this page and download the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader, then return the completed forms along with any building plans to the planning and zoning office for review and issuance.
Inspection Required
Constuction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official at different stages throughout the project and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved.(Kentucky Building Code Section 109.1) Please call the office to schedule an appointment for inspection, no inspections will be scheduled via email or phone message.
Fees
| 1 & 2 Family Dwelling |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Multiple Dwelling |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Manufactured/Mobile Home |
$35.00 |
| Nonresidential |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Nonresidential addition |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Garages and carports |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Residential additions |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Residential Rehabilitation |
$0.10 per sq. ft. |
| Demolitions |
$35.00 |
| Signs |
$0.50 per sq. ft |
| Moving of Structure, one lot to another |
$100.00 |
| Buildings Requiring State Inpsection |
$200.00 |
| First Reinspection |
$25.00 |
| Second Reinspection |
$50.00 |
| Third Reinspection |
$100.00 |
| Fourth Reinspection |
$200.00 |
| Plan Review |
$10.00 |
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Electric Permit Information |
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The Electric Division is responsible for monitoring permitted installations of electrical wiring in new and existing buildings to ensure that work performed meets code and ordinance regulations.
Electric Permits are required for all new and existing buildings as well as electric upgrades, storm damage, swimming pools, and mobile homes.
To obtain an electric permit simply visit the Planning and Building Codes office and fill out an application and pay the inspection fees. The electric inspector will issue a permit and schedule inspections as requested by the client.
Inspection Required
Electrical work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the electric official at different stages throughout the project and such work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Please call the office to schedule an appointment for inspection, no inspections will be scheduled via email or phone message.
Fees
| Mobile Home Service |
$50.00 |
| New Single-Family Houses: |
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| Rough-in |
$50.00 |
| Final |
$50.00 |
| Residential Additions (1-3 room and garages) |
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| Rough-in |
$50.00 |
| Final |
$50.00 |
| Complete Rewire & Service Change |
$100.00 |
| Temporary Service |
$50.00 |
| First Reinspection |
$25.00 |
| Second Reinspection |
$50.00 |
| Third Reinspection |
$100.00 |
| Fourth Reinspection |
$200.00 |
| 30-day Turn off by Frankfort Plant Board |
$35.00 |
| Commercial Work |
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| Each Panel Board |
$35.00 |
| Each Circuit |
$1.50 |
| Motors up to 10 hp |
$7.50 |
| Space Heaters |
$7.50 |
| Furnace and air conditioner |
$7.50 |
| Heat and air conditioner, combined |
$12.00 |
| Water Heaters |
$5.00 |
| Transformers |
$5.00 |
| Opening (each) |
$0.25 |
Any factory, warehouse, school, or other large structure which requires multiple inspections outside of the required temporary, rough-in and final inpsections to keep up with the progress of electrical work being performed, fee will be 1% of the total electrical contract plus any add-ons. At the time the electrical contractor applies for the permit, a copy of the contract shall be furnished to the Planning & Building Codes office.
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